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Culture and Community

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People.  We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown community.

Children and family services

CBCity is a direct provider of a range of children's services with a commitment to delivering high quality education, recreation and care programs for children aged from six weeks to 12 years. 

Citizenship ceremonies

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the most unique and exciting cities in Australia!

Community Halls and Centres

We offer a variety of community facilities and halls for hire throughout Canterbury-Bankstown to cater to your next upcoming event. 

Community safety and crime prevention

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Find out about crime prevention initiatives and community safety support services.

Community services and support

We provide a wide range of services to support our community. 

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Our City is a welcoming place for everyone. We are committed to improving opportunities and accessibility for all. 

Mental Health & Wellbeing

You may recognise that you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem

Multicultural Community

Our City attracts a large number of newly-arrived residents each year

Seniors Hub

Almost a quarter of residents living in the City of Canterbury Bankstown are 55 years old or greater. These residents are an integral and essential part of our community and it should be recognised that enjoying a valued role as well as a meaningful life in our community as we grow older is something that everyone should be able to aspire to.

Volunteering

In all great communities, volunteering is a crucial part of daily life. In Canterbury Bankstown, our volunteers give their time to help others, but they also gain from the experience, especially in building new friendships and learning new skills.  

Youth

Our programs for young people are fully inclusive and include support, learning and having fun! 
Bankstown

Polish Friendship Group | Polska grupa przyjaciol

Do you want to meet new friends from your local Polish community?

First Tuesday of every month, 10-11.30am

Bankstown

Justice of the Peace service Bankstown

Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to witness a statutory declaration, witness an affidavit, or certify copies of original documents

Tuesday, 10am-noon

Campsie

Happy crafting Campsie

Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?

Fortnightly on Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am

Bankstown

Funky ceramic photo frame

Create your own personalised photo frame out of clay, customised with your own designs!

Session 1: Tuesday 30 September, 10am-12:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday 7 October, 10am-12:30pm

Earlwood

‘You are magic too’ show Earlwood

Take a trip behind the scenes of a real live magic show and learn magic tricks from a real magician!

Tuesday 7 October, 10-11.30am

Panania

Justice of the Peace Service Panania

JP services are available at Panania Library on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Tuesday, 10am-noon

Panania

Adult Chess Club Panania

Join one of our weekly chess clubs to play a social game of chess or to learn from a chess master

Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm

Bankstown

Ceramic animal planters

Create your own functional animal planter, perfect for small plants and succulents!

Session 1: Tuesday 30 September, 1-3:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday 7 October, 1-3:30pm

Greenacre

Beginners skateboard workshop

Learn the basics of skateboarding in a fun and safe environment!

Tuesday 7 October, 1.30-3.30pm